(the joint venture) receive payments
More than three years on, most payments are yet to be made. "As is the case with most contracts of this nature, (the joint venture) receive payments once agreed sections of the road have opened to traffic," said government agency Transport Scotland. (Reuters.)
Is "(the joint venture)" a subject in the clause As is the case with most contracts of this nature, (the joint venture) receive payments once agreed sections of the road have opened to traffic?
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It is the subject of "receive", yes. The brackets indicate that these were not the actual words spoken, but have been added by the reporter for clarity. For example, perhaps the original had "they receive", and the reporter thought it might not be clear who "they" referred to.
- It is the subject of "receive", yes.
- The brackets indicate that these were not the actual words spoken, but have been added by the reporter for clarity.
- For example, perhaps the original had "they receive", and the reporter thought it might not be clear who "they" referred to.
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It is the subject of "receive", yes. The brackets indicate that these were not the actual words spoken, but have been added by the reporter for clarity. For example, perhaps the original had "they receive", and the reporter thought it might not be clear who "they" referred to.
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